Turn up the heat.
Ticks living in carpet.
Ticks like to nestle into deep carpets especially if your home is semi humid.
Ticks can and do live on carpets.
Dispose of it immediately.
Remove the vacuum bag and place in another zip type storage bag.
You can also sprinkle it on carpeting and then use a broom to brush it in so it s not noticeable it ll kill any ticks that might be crawling at the bottom of the carpet pile.
Regular cleaning and vacuuming will capture some of these stragglers.
Where to keep an eye out for ticks ixodes pacificus or the western blacklegged tick has been found in 56 of 58 california.
Apply a light mist or dusting to floors carpets on and under rugs pillows on and under furniture window sills curtains pet beds that couldn t be washed baseboards and all cracks and crevices where ticks and fleas could be hiding.
So the tick no longer has the ability to spread the disease she said.
It s not just the carpet it s where ever your dog goes.
Allow the salt to remain on the carpet overnight and re vacuum in the morning.
They prefer darker places.
Left untreated your carpets can become a thriving home for ticks.